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Counteracting Summer Stress On Ornamentals
August is a tough month for many ornamentals, and it’s getting worse. Record breaking heat and drought conditions are putting the health of landscape plantings at risk more than ever before. Once stressed, plants become more susceptible to a host of other pests and diseases, which can be costly or ...
July’s Heat Broke Global Records
Despite the debate over global warming in the U.S., most landscapers would agree that designing landscapes to withstand weather extremes, such as heat and drought, is becoming more important. In some states, such as California, there are now regulations mandating restrictions on water use. And while CA is no longer ...
Water Efficient Landscape Design
From financial pundits to environmentalists, most seem to agree that water, particularly in its use, management, and distribution, is the new gold. Water scarcity is the fourth global risk in terms of impact to society, reports the World Economic Forum. While the situation can be one of life and death ...
Artificial Grass Used As Solution For Lawn Critters
Despite the drought in Southern California, residents of Northern and Central California have not had an issue with water restrictions. Even so, some residents have decided to install synthetic grass on their properties. In the Bay Area, beautification as well as gopher holes have been major reasons for switching to ...
How Much Drought Can Trees Take?
Why do some trees die in a drought and others don’t? And how can landscape professionals predict where trees are most likely to die in future droughts? Scientists from the University of California-Davis examined those questions in a study published in the journal Ecology Letters. Using climate data and aerial ...
